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Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q4 CY2025 Earnings, Stock Drops 11.4%

Topics Artificial Intelligence

February 17, 2026

Stock photography and footage provider Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 12% year on year to $220.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit...

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February 17, 2026

Shares of professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off.

Topics ETFs

Why Kforce (KFRC) Shares Are Falling Today

February 17, 2026

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off. The anxiety stemmed from the rapid adoption...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings

Angi and Fiverr Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know

February 17, 2026

Shares of AI lending platform Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after Compass Point upgraded the stock to Neutral from Sell and raised its price target.

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Stocks

Whale Watching: BlackRock’s Massive Bet on Nebius Group ↗

February 17, 2026

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Upstart (UPST) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

February 17, 2026

Shares of cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) jumped 12.3% in the afternoon session after activist investor Elliott Management built a stake of more than 10% in the cruise operator and...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Stocks

Why Is Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Stock Rocketing Higher Today

February 17, 2026

Shares of construction materials company Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) fell 5.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and issued a disappointing financial...

Why Vulcan Materials (VMC) Shares Are Trading Lower Today

February 17, 2026

Shares of document technology company Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced it had raised $450 million for a new joint venture with global alternative...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings

Xerox (XRX) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know

February 17, 2026

Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF combines index tracking with an income-focused strategy in the equity ETF landscape.

Topics Artificial Intelligence Intellectual Property Stocks

Bensler Buys $11 Million of Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF ↗

February 17, 2026

Nebius might be one of the biggest winners of the AI infrastructure buildout.

Topics ETFs

How Buying Nebius Stock Today Could 10X Your Net Worth ↗

February 17, 2026

Reassessment of AI spending hurts tech stocks, erasing $1.3T from Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Apple, & Alphabet.

Topics Artificial Intelligence

Big Tech Market Caps Slide As AI Spending Faces Scrutiny ↗

February 17, 2026

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Topics Artificial Intelligence

The Mid-Term Menace: Why Strategists Predict a 'Doozy' of a Market Correction in 2026

February 17, 2026

As of February 17, 2026, the euphoria that pushed the S&P 500 to the brink of the historic 7,000 mark has been replaced by a growing sense of trepidation. Following a series of stern warnings from top...

Powering the Silicon Brain: Caterpillar Hits Record Highs as It Pivots from Earthmoving to AI Infrastructure

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Stocks

February 17, 2026

On February 11, 2026, the financial markets witnessed a historic milestone for one of America’s most storied industrial giants. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) saw its stock price surge to an all-time...

The Great Power Pivot: How AI Transformed Utilities into the Market’s New Growth Vanguard

Topics Artificial Intelligence Emissions Energy

February 17, 2026

NEW YORK — In a historic reversal of market dynamics, the utility sector, long the stolid and predictable "bond proxy" of Wall Street, has emerged in early 2026 as one of the most aggressive growth...

Investment Manager Downsizes Position in Global Electronics Supplier, According to Recent SEC Filing ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Energy

February 17, 2026

This global electronics supplier delivers circuit protection and power management solutions across industrial, automotive, and tech markets.

Palo Alto Networks Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Can 'Platformization' and $28B in Acquisitions Defend the AI Frontier?

Topics Regulatory Compliance Supply Chain

February 17, 2026

As the sun rises on the first full trading day after the 2026 Presidents' Day long weekend, all eyes on Wall Street are fixed on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW). Scheduled to report its fiscal...

AI Arms Race Triggers Record Demand: Alphabet Secures $20 Billion in Oversubscribed Bond Sale

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Economy

February 17, 2026

The "Magnificent Seven" companies are pivoting aggressively toward a capital-intensive future dominated by artificial intelligence infrastructure. In a definitive signal of the insatiable appetite for...

CoreWeave sits at the heart of the AI infrastructure boom -- but long-term investing is about what could go wrong, not just what's going right.

Topics Artificial Intelligence Bonds Economy

3 Risks Investors Should Watch With CoreWeave Over the Next 3 Years ↗

February 17, 2026

Microsoft’s push for “true self-sufficiency” in AI signals a strategic shift toward greater control and long-term value creation, and this article examines whether that makes MSFT stock a compelling...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain

As Microsoft Bets on ‘True Self-Sufficiency,’ Should You Bet on MSFT Stock?

February 17, 2026

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Topics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain

"Macro Friday" Showdown: Markets Brace for Inflation-Growth Collision as Shutdown Backlog Clears

February 17, 2026

NEW YORK — Wall Street is battening down the hatches for what traders are calling "Macro Friday." On February 20, 2026, the Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release a rare, high-stakes "data...

The Great Yield Hunt: Why Wall Street Is Dumping Tech Titans for the ‘Old Economy’ in 2026

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

February 17, 2026

NEW YORK — As of February 17, 2026, the long-reigning kings of Silicon Valley are facing a cold front on Wall Street. In a dramatic reversal of the trends that defined the early 2020s, the "Mega Cap 8"...

NEW YORK — The era of unchecked optimism for Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence ambitions faced its sternest test this week. UBS Global Wealth Management has officially downgraded the U.S....

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

The 'AI Profit Gap' Reality Check: Why UBS Is Calling Time on the Tech Bull Run

February 17, 2026

McKesson has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Topics Artificial Intelligence

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on McKesson Stock?

February 17, 2026

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Topics ETFs

10-Year Treasury Yield Slide: Fixed Income Impact on Equities

February 17, 2026

The financial markets are currently witnessing a dramatic recalibration as the 10-Year Treasury yield experiences a sharp descent, falling from a February peak of 4.276% to a mid-month range of 4.03%...

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has just endured its most grueling stretch in years, closing out a fifth consecutive week of losses on February 13, 2026. This downward spiral, which has wiped trillions...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Bonds Economy

Nasdaq's Five-Week Slump: Analyzing the Technical Damage

February 17, 2026

As of mid-February 2026, a fundamental shift is reshaping the landscape of Wall Street. For nearly three years, the "AI supercycle" acted as an almost gravity-defying force, lifting technology...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Stocks

The Great Sector Rotation: Tech Capital Flows into Cyclicals

February 17, 2026

As of February 17, 2026, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands at a pivotal juncture in its nearly 50-year history. Traditionally celebrated as the world’s premier hardware innovator, the Cupertino-based...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Credit Cards Economy

Apple in 2026: The AI Supercycle and the Evolution of a $4 Trillion Giant

February 17, 2026

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Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy World Trade

Gold Surges Past $5,000 as Volatility Hedging Spikes

February 17, 2026

In a historic realignment of global financial markets, the price of gold has shattered the psychological $5,000 per ounce barrier, marking a monumental shift in investor sentiment. As of mid-February...